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What does the simile "Martina ran down the track like a cheetah” literally mean?

A
Martina ran gracefully down the track.
B
Martina lost the race.
C
Martina ran very quickly down the track.
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Which example of personification fits the image?

A
The sky was dark and scary.
B
The sky was unfriendly.
C
The sky was a nightmare.
D
The sky was as dark as night.
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What does the figure of speech "Omar is a coelacanth” literally mean? Use context clues to help you understand it.

A
Omar is annoying.
B
Omar is scared of everything.
C
Omar is old-fashioned.
D
Omar is a good friend.
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What is the meaning of the idiom "on top of the world”?

A
sad and lonely
B
surprised and cheerful
C
ecstatic and confident
D
arrogant and intelligent

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